Sharon Francis Grace Simiana sentenced after MDMA, cocaine drug supply

A police operation targeting prohibited drug supply at Woolgoolga saw them crack a woman’s bid to sell more than $50,000 worth of MDMA and cocaine along with her co-accused. See how they caught her out.

A Coffs Harbour police operation uncovered Sharon Francis Grace Simiana's attempts to sell MDMA, cocaine and cannabis with her co-accused equating to more than $50,000.

A Safety Beach woman has been found guilty after police intercepted her calls offering to sell over $50,000 worth of MDMA as well as $9000 of cocaine.

Sharon Francis Grace Simiana, 48, appeared at Coffs Harbour Local Court on Wednesday, October 26, following five drug supply charges, one possess drug and one possess prohibited weapon charge.

Police uncovered the drug plot after setting up an operation in September 2021 investigating the supply of prohibited drugs in Woolgoolga.

Police intercepted telephone calls which incriminated Simiana and her co-accused in the mega MDMA and cocaine sales.

Police facts reveal that between October 14 and October 18, 2021, Simiana organised a deal amounting to $9000 worth of cocaine and $50,000 in MDMA – which she attempted to disguise using the term “black boat”.

A Coffs Harbour police operation uncovered Sharon Francis Grace Simiana's attempts to sell MDMA, cocaine and cannabis with her co-accused totalling more than $50,000.

A search warrant on April 28 this year uncovered a large knife, knuckle duster and 150 grams of “poor quality cannabis”.

Police also seized 197 grams of “white powder” which is yet to be analysed.

Solicitor Anthony Patrick Cox told the court Simiana had a drinking problem and had been using cannabis to self-medicate.

Mr Cox said she was under the control of others operating the deal and had been coping with severe anxiety, which he described as going “through the roof” following the charges.

Police prosecutor Sergeant Little told the court Simiana was clearly aware of her role in supplying the drugs, according to intercepted calls.

“She was not merely under direction (of her co-accused): she was an active participant,” Ms Little said.

Drugs like MDMA have a negative impact on the community, Ms Little said, which “cannot be understated”.

“The message needs to be that this is not tolerated,” she said.

Sgt Little told the court Simiana had played down the seriousness of her actions in her sentence assessment report and was unable to recognise the effect her actions had on the community.

Simiana’s charges also included direct supply of over 100 grams of cannabis, 28 grams of cocaine and a stolen caravan, to which she was found guilty of receive property-theft.

Magistrate Ian Rodgers took into consideration Simiana’s health concerns and drinking problems, but said it was clear “she knew what she was doing”.

“I have to be guarded in accepting that she was naive,” Mr Rodgers said.

The magistrate said Simiana’s lack of insight into her actions raised “significant concerns”, given the seriousness of the supply charges.

Simiana was sentenced to a two-year intensive corrections order to be served in the community as an alternative to prison and was ordered to serve 200 hours of community service.